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81 Alpine Ter

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1259017 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 81 Alpine Ter rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1925
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1925
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area2,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1259017
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Mailing address
34 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
May 19, 1992

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 81 Alpine Terrace, owned by Louise Swig, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1925 in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood. The building's maintenance record shows several significant events over the past few decades, including a completed kitchen and bathroom remodel in 1993 and a water main replacement project initiated in 2021, though this permit has since expired. The property has experienced a notable pattern of abandoned vehicle complaints in recent years, with five such incidents reported between 2022 and 2024, all of which resulted in vehicles being gone upon officers' arrival. Three tree-related issues have been reported in late 2024, including two open cases for overgrown and damaged trees requiring urban forestry attention.

The infrastructure around the property has presented some challenges, with a sidewalk defect reported in November 2022 involving a lifted sidewalk between addresses 81-91, though this case was marked as resolved following an inspection. A public health environmental health request was made in November 2024, which was transferred to the SF DPH EHS Healthy Housing Program. The building's utility-related issues appear to have been resolved, with a 2021 PUC billing inquiry being redirected to the Water Quality Unit and Backflow division for handling. While the property has maintained its basic services and undergone some improvements over the years, recent tree maintenance needs and the sidewalk defect are notable infrastructure concerns that have required attention.

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Risk rating

How 81 Alpine Ter's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
47thpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 186 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

81 Alpine Ter event timeline

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2021
Plumbing Permit Mar 01
Work category: 1p; water main replacement.
Expired

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